Late 1970s Pauline Trigere Ruffle Dress designer-stephen-burrows Modern size equivalent: SML-MED (6-12)

Modern size equivalent: SML-MED (6-12)

It is a rare gown that looks to have never been worn and is a stunning example of a great American Couturier

The coat widens as it reaches the bottom hem so waist and hips are open

Fully lined in a black silky rayon except for the upper portion of the bodice that is lined in a semi sheer nude fine net

The entire skirt has little embroidered details from which with fringe dangle

Late 1970s Pauline Trigere Ruffle Dress designer-stephen-burrows Modern size equivalent: SML-MED (6-12)I love this dress. Trigere is one of my favorite designers and this piece is a really special and dramatic dress. The base is a fine wool and it is cut to nip in at the waist done by vertical seaming and clever inverter pleats at the waist seams and ends in a somewhat swingy A line skirt. It has the most dramatic sleeve shoulder detail in silk taffeta they are huge ruffles that create that dramatic silhouette. The skirt picks up that ruffle detail and